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India Set To Pass Payments Data Protection Law
January 22, 2020

Will India prove to be a model for open banking? Will it be a fast follower – or a cautionary tale? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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PayPal Partners With UnionPay Int’l To Expand China’s X-Border Commerce
January 22, 2020

PayPal and UnionPay International (UPI) said Wednesday (Jan. 22) that they have struck a global partnership to grow their networks and accelerate the adoption of digital payments — especially in cross-border commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Accenture Introduces Blockchain Procurement Solution
January 22, 2020

Accenture has a blockchain solution that just went live, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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SMB Lender Liberis Raises £32M
January 22, 2020

Liberis, a London-based FinTech that lends to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for future credit and debit card sales, has raised £32 million (more than $42 million), according to City A.M. The company will use the money to support its growth, as well as expand...

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First Bankcard, Provident Bank Team For Commercial Payments
January 22, 2020

First Bankcard, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, has formed a strategic partnership with Provident Bank, First Bankcard announced Wednesday (Jan. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Davos Day Two Focuses On Sovereign Debt, Digital Taxes And Regulating AI
January 22, 2020

The range of topics under discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week has been — and will continue to be — diverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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RAKBANK Partners With Mastercard For Commercial Card Solutions
January 22, 2020

National bank RAKBANK, headquartered in the emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce corporate payment solutions, Zawya reported Wednesday (Jan. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Nigeria’s Paga Buys Software Firm Apposit For Global Expansion
January 22, 2020

Nigerian digital payments startup Paga is expanding its operations with the acquisition of Apposit, a software development startup based in Ethiopia, as reported on Wednesday (Jan. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Top News In Payments: More Companies Ponder Malaysia Banking Application; Vodafone Bails On Libra
January 22, 2020

In today’s top news, Grab, Razer, AirAsia and CIMB join other companies considering applying for one of five digital banking licenses in Malaysia, and Vodafone leaves the Libra Association. Also, Big Rech shines at the first day of Davos. Get the Full Story Complete the...